There are two different drip trays in the printer: MDM Drip Tray and Printer Drip Tray. This section shows how to clean both trays.
MDM Drip Tray
The MDM Drip Tray is designed to channel material spills and drips out through the back of the MDM. If you notice that material is leaking out the back of the MDM from the drip tray, cease printer operation immediately. You must find out if the leak is due to component leakage and contact 3D Systems immediately. For simpler spills, such as incidental material drips from a material changeover, simply wipe the drips away with a paper towel moistened with IPA. For significant leaks, use the following instructions: |
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Your MDM Drip Tray is clean and ready to be reinserted into the printer. Remember to reinstall the MDM front plate before resuming printer operation. |
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Printer Drip Tray And Leak Sensor
The Printer Drip Tray is designed to contain a large material spill so that material does not leak outside of the machine. If there are only drops of material near the center of this tray, it could indicate a slow leak inside the MDM. Cease printer operation immediately and follow the instructions in the previous section to check the MDM Drip Tray. If there is a significant amount of material in the Printer Drip Tray, it indicates a major leak. Cease printer operation and contact 3D Systems Service immediately. For simpler spills, such as incidental material drips from a material changeover, simply wipe the drips away with a paper towel moistened with IPA. For significant leaks, use the following instructions: | ![]() |
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